Welcome to the 12th edition of Transition Touch Points! Transition Touch Points is a publication used to share information, community resources and t

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Welcome to the 12th edition of Transition Touch Points!

Transition Touch Points is a publication used to share information, community resources and topics that are important for the transition from school to life beyond

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KRESA will be hosting a Community Conversation!

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Kalamazoo RESA will be hosting a Community Conversation based around the topic of transition on May 28th. Members from the Michigan Transition Project will join us to facilitate a conversation covering topics such as:

▪ What are schools doing to prepare students for their transition into the community?
▪ Is the community prepared to support students once they leave school?
▪ How do we know?

This event is open to those involved with transition - including school staff, families, community agencies, businesses and individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in attending please RSVP to Kai McDonald by May 21st at kmcdonald@kresa.org or 250-9710.

The meeting will be held on May 28th from 8:30 - 10:30am in Room 221 at KRESA West Campus (on Croyden Avenue).

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This Time in the Resource Spotlight...

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Parent to Parent of SouthWest Michigan

Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan is a non-profit community organization offering services at no cost to families who have children with disabilities or special needs. Founded in 1998, Parent to Parent serves families in 9 counties and collaborates with other organizations. Since our inception, we have assisted over 1200 families through mentor support, referrals, information, recreation opportunities, a bi-monthly newsletter, parent network meetings and informal social events.

Parent to Parent will once again be hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 16 (5pm-9pm) and Saturday, May 17 (8am-6pm), rain or shine! This year, the Plant Sale will be held at the First Assembly of God Church (5550 Oakland Drive, Portage, MI 49024)

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Plant Sale and positions need to be filled starting Tuesday, May 13th. If you’re interested in volunteering, and/or would be willing to volunteer your truck or covered trailer, please call (269)345-8950. Volunteers get to shop the selection early!

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Upcoming Events

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Lunchtime Webinars

May 1 “Rethinking Guardianship: Facilitating Life-Long Self Determination

May 8 “Ask the Expert”

May 15 “Transition IEP Alignment with Other Transition Planning Instruments

May 22 “Agency Support/Services Overview- CMH, DHS, MRS”

Registration links can be found at
www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/webinar
Questions? Contact info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org or

1-800-552-4821

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